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Legal articles in easy to understand language.
Cookie Text Explained
With so much attention on cookie consent for legal compliance, it's easy to overlook the wording on your cookie banner (i.e., the cookie text). Yet, it matters more than you may realize. Having well-written cookie text not only supports compliance with privacy laws but tells visitors you have nothing to hide,...
Minnesota's Student Data Privacy Act (MSDPA)
Minnesota's Student Data Privacy Act (MSDPA) (HF 2353) was passed by Governor Tim Walz on May 22nd, 2022. The law was designed to protect Minnesota students' privacy, and dictates how public schools and their technology providers manage educational data. This article explains what the MSDPA is, who it applies to,...
New Jersey Privacy Law (SB 332)
New Jersey's Senate Bill (SB) 332 is a comprehensive law that is designed to protect New Jersey consumers' privacy and provides rules for how businesses should treat consumers' personal data. The bill passed the Senate and the Assembly on January 8th, 2024 and was signed by Governor Phil Murphy on...
Pennsylvania's Consumer Data Privacy Act (PCDPA)
Pennsylvania's Consumer Data Privacy Act (PCDPA) is a privacy bill currently working its way through Pennsylvania's legislative system. If approved, the PCDPA will become Pennsylvania's primary data protection law, much like the privacy laws of California, Colorado, Virginia, and so on. This article explains Pennsylvania's Consumer Data Privacy Act (PCDPA), looking at...
Data Breaches Under Canada's Digital Privacy Act (DPA)
Canada's Digital Privacy Act (DPA) amended Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in 2015. Among other changes to PIPEDA, the Canada DPA dictates what organizations that handle Canadian residents' personal information need to do to prevent and mitigate harm from data breaches. This article explains what Canada's Digital...
What You Can Learn From the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) for Your Business
The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) went into effect on August 25th, 2023. The law is designed to protect consumer rights by preventing the spread of illegal content and disinformation online and requiring transparency in advertising. This article explains what the EU DSA is, who it applies to, what it...